Pepper Cheese Omelet Recipes

SIMPLE CHEESE OMELETTE

Steps:

• Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl, season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, then beat well with a fork until fully combined.
• Place a small non-stick frying pan on a low heat to warm up.
• Grate the cheese onto a board and set aside.
• Add ½ tablespoon of oil to the hot pan, then carefully pour in the eggs.
• Tilt the pan to spread them out evenly, using a fork to swirl the eggs around the pan a little.
• When the omelette begins to cook and firm up, but still has a little raw egg on top, sprinkle over the cheese.
• Using a spatula, ease around the edges of the omelette, then fold it over in half.
• When it starts to turn golden brown underneath, remove the pan from the heat and slide the omelette onto a plate. Delicious with a tomato salad and wholemeal bread.

CHEESE OMELETTE

Steps:

• Beat eggs in a bowl with a whisk. Add milk and season with salt and white pepper. Whisk for a few minutes until egg mixture is foamy; beating in air makes the omelette fluffy.
• Melt butter in a small, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in egg mixture and twirl skillet so bottom is evenly covered with egg. Cook for 1 minute until egg starts to set. Lift edges with a spatula and tilt the skillet so uncooked egg mixture can run towards the bottom of the skillet to set. Repeat until no visible liquid egg remains.
• Carefully flip omelette and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Sprinkle Emmentaler cheese in one line in the middle of the omelette and fold omelette in half. Cook for 20 seconds, then slide omelette onto plate.

SKINNY PEPPER, TOMATO & HAM OMELETTE

Steps:

• Mix the eggs and egg whites with some seasoning and set aside. Heat the oil in a medium non-stick frying pan and cook the pepper for 3-4 mins. Throw in the white parts of the spring onions and cook for 1 min more. Pour in the eggs and cook over a medium heat until almost completely set.
• Sprinkle on the ham and cheese and continue cooking until just set in the centre, or flash it under a hot grill if you like it more well done. Serve straight from the pan with the green part of the spring onion sprinkled on top, the chopped tomato and some wholemeal toast.

CHEESE & PEPPER OMELET

Steps:

• Beat whole eggs, egg whites and water with whisk until well blended.
• Cook vegetables in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Remove from skillet; set aside.
• Add eggs to skillet; cover. Cook 6 min.
• Top half of omelet with pepper mixture and cheese; fold in half. Cook, covered, 3 min. or until cheese is melted. Serve topped with salsa.

BACON, MUSHROOM AND PEPPER JACK CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• Lightly spray 8-inch skillet with no-stick spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.
• In a bowl beat together eggs, milk, salt and pepper until frothy. Pour into heated skillet.
• Cook, uncovered, without stirring for about 4 minutes and eggs start to set. As eggs start to set, run a spatula around the edge of the skillet and lift eggs slightly so the uncooked portion can flow underneath.
• When eggs are almost set, sprinkle the crumbled bacon pieces, sliced mushrooms and Pepper Jack cheese down the center of the omelet; let cook another 1 to 2 minutes, or until eggs are set throughout and the cheese is just starting to melt.
• Fold the omelet in thirds by folding one side of the omelet over the filling, and then folding the other side over the first side.
• Transfer the omelet to a plate. Garnish the top of the omelet with sliced black olives and green onion slices.

ROASTED RED PEPPER OMELETS

Steps:

• Coat an 8-in. nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Add half of egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges)., As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, add half of the red peppers, cheese and onions on one side; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate. Repeat.

MUSHROOM, BELL PEPPER, AND CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• To make the filling: In a nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add in the bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms; stir/saute for about 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add in Tabasco sauce and parsley; stir to combine; set aside.
• To make the omelet: in a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, salt, and pepper.
• Heat an 8-inch omelet pan over medium heat; add butter and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
• When butter foams, pour egg mixture in all at once.
• Let set for about 20 seconds or until edges begin to cook.
• Using a spatula, gently lift edges of mixture and tilt skillet to allow uncooked egg mixture to flow underneath.
• Continue to do this until the top is almost dry.
• Spoon vegetable mixture over one half of the omelet; sprinkle MJ cheese over vegetable mixture.
• Fold the other side of the omelet over to cover.
• Let stand for a few seconds to let cheese melt.
• Turn omelet out onto a warmed plate; sprinkle with parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley and tomato wedge.

PEPPER CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, milk, paprika, salt and pepper. Coat an 8-in. nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add half of the egg mixture. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. , When eggs are set, sprinkle half of the onion, red pepper and cheese over one side; fold omelet over filling. Cover and let stand for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

BELL PEPPER VEGETARIAN OMELET

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Crack eggs into a medium bowl. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder, if using. Vigorously beat together with a fork, incorporating as much air as possible. Reserve.
• Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet or omelet pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the diced onion, if using, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until tender.
• Add the chopped peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or just until the bell peppers are slightly tender. Turn off the heat.
• Let the vegetables cool slightly, then add them to the reserved beaten eggs and combine well.
• Using several paper towels, carefully wipe off the skillet and place it back over medium-low heat.
• Add the butter and move the pan around to make sure the butter coats the entire bottom.
• Pour the egg mixture into the pan.
• Tilt the pan as you lift the edges of the omelet to allow the uncooked parts in the middle to flow out to the edges. This helps the eggs to cook quicker and more evenly.
• Allow your vegetable omelet to cook until the bottom of the eggs is solid but not brown at all.
• Using a rubber spatula, flip it over entirely and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring to a plate. Or, fold the omelet in half and slide it off the pan onto a plate. The interior should be moist but not raw. Cut in half for 2 servings and enjoy!